Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder?
This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss doesn’t [...]
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Association response to introduction of the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act
For the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease today and the projected 16 million who may have it by mid-century, The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2009 (S. 1492 & H.R. 3286) is a tremendous step in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The bipartisan legislation… [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Studies You Haven’t Heard About Yet – Synergy Clinical Research
by Rose Broyles
All across the country, sponsored private and university based studies are being conducted to help find cures and improvements to Alzheimer’s Disease and other brain disorders. This unassuming house below is actually the outpatient clinic for Synergy Clinical Research Group here in San Diego. I had the opportunity last week to sit down [...]
Gay Seniors Feeling Isolated
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by Rose Broyles
All across the country debates about gays and gay marraige are raging in pop culture, law and politics. In my state of California, voters passed Prop 8 Continue reading
